Innovative Practice Exploration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Empowering Project-Based Learning—Taking the Fundamentals of IoT Engineering Practice Course as an Example

Abstract

Abstract: The rapid advancement of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) technology presents new opportunities and challenges for innovating engineering education models. This paper explores how GAI empowers project-based learning (PBL) and constructs a“GAI-PBL”dual-drive teaching model within the fundamental course of IoT engineering practice. It elaborates on the entire teaching practice process, from project initiation to achievement demonstration. Practice has shown that GAI empowerment enables lower-year students to easily get started and stimulates their autonomous and innovative learning abilities, while also posing new demands for information discernment and academic integrity. This study provides theoretical and practical foundations for engineering curriculum reform in the AI era.

Key words: Generative artificial intelligence, Project-based learning, IoT engineering, Teaching model, Critical thinking, Practice process

CLC Number:

G642

YUAN Lijuan, QIN Qin, FENG Siyu. Innovative Practice Exploration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Empowering Project-Based Learning—Taking the Fundamentals of IoT Engineering Practice Course as an Example[J]. The Theory and Practice of Innovation and Enntrepreneurship, 2026, 9(5): 8-12.

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